The Cabin

Some of you may have caught my subtle comment in my last post that we probably wouldn't be making our annual trip to Priest Lake anymore. Well, the reason for this change is that we'll now be staying in our OWN cabin (which is on a different lake). YIPPEE!!! We've been looking for a lake place for almost 3 years now. And, finally we've found the perfect cabin for our family. I've waited to blog about it though until we closed - I didn't want to jinx it. :-) But, we closed last Friday and we just got back from our first vacation at the cabin. Here's some pictures of our new "family spot."

A Fun, But Cold Week at the Lake

Last week we made our annual trip up to Priest Lake. As always it was breathtaking! It seems every one of our prayers last week included the phrase, "thank you for the beauty around us." The whole week was perfect, except for the weather. Each year our family spends the last week of July in Priest Lake and we've never so much as needed a sweatshirt. This year we could have used our winter coats! One morning we woke up to 55 degrees and raining. Nevertheless, we made the most of it and discovered the Priest Lake Museum, the Priest Lake Library, and Priest Lake Elementary (where we played on the playground toys). We also did other warm activities like hiking and picking huckleberries.

We were able, however, to spend one day out on the boat we rented. I've discovered a new passion - water skiing. I really, REALLY stink but am obsessed with getting better. Here's a picture of me with, yes, a wet suit on in July! Luckily Andrew, Natalie and Adam are also excited about water skiing so a sport that interests 4 out of 6 isn't bad! (But, just give me time I'll have those other 2 on board soon!)

Speaking of sports, we also went golfing in Priest Lake. Seeing my kids carrying their little, tiny golf clubs was so adorable.

I'll conclude with some miscellaneous pictures of our week. I will note though that this week was a little bitter sweet because our family loves this lake so much, but it will probably be the last time we stay at Priest Lake. More details to follow . . . .